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11/20/2002 Archived Entry: "K.Mann"

In other news, yesterday the HEOP/AOP community called an emergency meeting in the office to relay very unfortunate, devastating news. Walking unexpectedly for an appointment, I find a silent stricken room full of host of people, all with tear-stained eyes. Immediately my anxiety sky-rocketed, as it was obvious that something significant was very, very wrong. Karl, our energy booster, died Friday. Let it not be misunderstood that high strung enthusiasm was solely what this incredible guy contributed to our summer community. Karl provided each one of us, in varying ways, with a piece of his personality both indescribable and contagious. Who could resist the contagious laughter that emanated during tense moments during discussions or while traveling together on weekends? Not only was the ordinary white tee-shirt a charm, but also the quick wit and warmth of his smiles. "Ay yo, money...Just chill."

At 18 years old, you would like to think that death is a far off event. You fool yourself into feeling that you are invincible. After all, death is for the old. Death is for the unfortunate, the unhealthy, and for those caught in the crossfire of some bad business gone down. At least that is how the cliché would have us to believe. However, our dear friend Karl can not be written off as being "in the wrong place at the wrong time." He died a martyr’s death- running to the aid of someone caught in an ugly confrontation. In protecting the life of another, he lost his own. The fear of dying young seems distant and illusionary, but the reality of loosing someone familiar is never impossible. The air was thick with grief.

Several people are traveling down to the City this Thursday evening to attend his funeral. A vigil will be held here on campus Friday evening after classes. Although this week's schedule has been tightly packed with deadlines for the never-ending list of upcoming assignments, just knowing that we have shared a month in the life of a spectacular individual makes the shock of the event a little easier to digest. Surely, my colleagues of the summer HEOP/AOP class of 2006 feel similarly. Karl Mann, we will forever cherish your memory and be inspired by your spirit. The trite expression to "Rest in Peace" is not a genuine enough way for us to all say farewells. Instead you leave us on this basis: "Ay yo, just chill."

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Posted by Alaina @ 11/21/2002 11:03 AM EST

That was really well put together and moving, Tiff. Hope things are alright.

Posted by Alaina @ 11/21/2002 11:03 AM EST

That was really well put together and moving, Tiff. Hope things are alright.

Posted by Alaina @ 11/21/2002 11:02 AM EST